Nolan McLean will make his highly anticipated debut Saturday afternoon against the Mariners as New York DFA'd Paul Blackburn to make room for the 24-year-old. Mendoza discussed his philosophy for managing a pitcher in their debut, saying you need to be able to adjust in hopes they "finish on a positive note."

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker detailed when right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will return from the injured list and provided updates for starter Chris Sale and others prior to the team's series finale against the New York Mets on Thursday.

Ahead of Monday’s game against Milwaukee, manager Brian Snitker said Acuna continues to receive treatment and hit in the batting cage, but there is no set timetable for his return. Snitker emphasized that the team will wait until Acuna is completely pain-free before activating him.

Ronald Acuña Jr. hobbled across the clubhouse with the assistance of a walking boot after Tuesday’s 9-6 loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, and then held back tears as he explained why he was headed to the injured list.

The Atlanta Braves get their superstar back in the lineup ahead of their series with the Guardians and send down a catcher to make room

The Atlanta Braves activated superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list, the team announced Friday.Acuña will start in right field and bat fourth versus the Cleveland Guardians.

Meanwhile, Cleveland made some meaningful changes to their lineup, starting in the second spot, as Daniel Schneemann is replaced by Angel Martinez. David Fry takes over at DH and bats cleanup, while Bo Naylor joins the lineup at catcher.

We have cashed in on a winner in two straight editions of the Daily Dinger. We hit on Francisco Lindor to hit a home run on Thursday night, and then Bryce Harpe